Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Peraton is hiring an on-site Cyber Intelligence Analyst located at Wahiawa, Hawaii.

 

Responsible for analyzing complex cyber threat data, producing actionable intelligence, and supporting cyber operations. This role requires a strong understanding of both intelligence analysis methodologies and network defense principles. The ideal candidate will possess experience in SIGINT analysis, a solid foundation in computer science or a related field, and a passion for staying ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack and demonstrate a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
• Develop new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve
• Work collaboratively with government, military, and other contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
• Apply innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques: query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
• Distill, document, contextualize and share findings--including any new tradecraft that is developed--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threat intelligence, including emerging malware, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
  Collect, evaluate, and fuse intelligence from diverse sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and Human intelligence (HUMINT). Identify correlations and patterns to enhance situational awareness and predictive analysis
• Assess the potential impact of cyber threats on network infrastructure and operations. Collaborate with cyber defense teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies and countermeasures
• Provide intelligence support during cyber incident response activities, including analysis of indicators of compromise (IOCs), attribution of cyber-attacks, and identification of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise intelligence products, including reports, briefings, and presentations, for a diverse audience, including senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and technical teams.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Clearance:  active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Demonstrative experience with SIGINT and Analytics and Modernization (AMOD)
• Deep understanding of processing PCAP/packets efficiently and experience with cyber discovery and identification of indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Demonstrative experience with network protocol analyzer such as Wireshark, TCP Dump, etc.
• Experience with sustained Intrusion Set - ability to link indicator and target-related information
• Familiarization with scripting such as python or object-oriented
• Experience with correlating Network Traffic collection from SIGINT resources
• Experience with tradecraft associated with Persona/Capability/Infrastructure development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to business, management, and technical teams
• Understanding of the Intelligence Cycle
• Knowledge of and connections with the Industry Base supporting diverse technical efforts within the IC
• Ability to apply advanced cybersecurity and communication technology principles, theories, and concepts contributing to the development of innovative Cyber Discovery principles and ideas
• Experience working on unusually complicated problems and providing solutions that are highly creative and resourceful.
• Apply a deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or related field.
• Experience in either DoW or IC organizations conducting cyber operations.
• Additional industry technical certifications: NET+, SEC+, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CCSP; GCFA (or other GIAC certification)

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.